Loperamide HCl Anti-Diarrheal

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Active ingredient (in each capsule)

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Loperamide HCI 2 mg

Purpose

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Anti-diarrheal

Use

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had a rash or other allergic reaction to loperamide HCl

Heart alert: Taking more than directed can cause serious heart problems or death

Do not use

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• if you have bloody or black stool
• in children under 12 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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• fever
• mucus in the stool
• a history of liver disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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taking antibiotics.

When using this product

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tiredness, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur. Be careful when driving or operating machinery.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

• symptoms get worse
• diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
• you get abdominal swelling or bulging.

These may be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

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ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

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In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

• drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
• not for use in children under 12 years of age
• adults and children 12 years and over: 2 softgels after the first loose stool; 1 softgel after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 softgels in 24 hours

Other information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

• store at 20º-25°C (68º-77°F). Protect from light.
• avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
• do not use if carton or blister unit is open or torn
• see side panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

butylated hydroxyanisole, edible ink, FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil,purified water.

Questions or comments?

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Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

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Compare to the active ingredient in Imodium® A-D*

Loperamide HCl

soft gelatin capsules 2 mg

anti-diarrheal

• Controls the symptoms of diarrhea
• Suitable for adults and children 12 years and over

Softgels**

(**each liquid-filled capsule contains 2 mg loperamide HCl)

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, distributor of Imodium® A-D.

Distributed by:

PL Developments

200 Hicks Street, Westbury, NY  11590

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAPS IS BROKEN OR MISSING

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• Loperamide HCl Anti-Diarrheal
• LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
• LOPERAMIDE
• BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE
• FD&C BLUE NO. 1
• GELATIN
• GLYCERIN
• GLYCERYL MONOCAPRYLATE
• POLYOXYL 40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
• WATER

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